Restaurants must become resilient to economic, environmental and social challenges by applying sustainable practices. One way of educating future entrepreneurs, emerging professionals and the public is by displaying operation models of student run restaurants that apply sustainable techniques successfully. This project presents two case studies that identify sustainability standards and practices in the industry. The result was an instruction manual...

The Sustainable Quality of Life for Artisans Practicing the Fair Trade Business Model study examines the principles of the Fair Trade Business Model (FTBM). The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is used often as a frame of reference by American writers. Other International Fair Trade organizations are referenced for supporting data on Fair Trade (FT). This paper looks at how and if the Fair Trade Business Model can position itself firmly within a "new globalization,...

"Fifteen-year-old lemonade entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer shares her advice for life and business"--

"The inside story of how our political class enabled an era of unaccountable corporate might that left ordinary Americans isolated and powerless--and how we can fight back-from the acclaimed author of The Unbroken Thread. Over the past two generations, U.S. leaders deregulated big business on the faith that it would yield a better economy and a freer society. But the opposite happened. Americans lost stable, well-paying jobs, Wall Street dominated...

Uses interviews and tours to explore socially responsible businesses and the leaders who drive them. It also features insights from leaders of nationally recognized organizations that serve industry, education, communities and government in the interest of sustainability.